Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3JZ | Property for sale | Savills
4,520 sq ft
Guide price £3,950,000(€4,667,300)

Canynge RoadClifton, Bristol, BS8 3JZ

  • Under offer

Key features

  • Entrance porch, reception hall and boot room
  • Drawing room, kitchen/dining room, pantry, orangery and cloakroom
  • Cinema room, home office and laundry room
  • Primary bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a shower room
  • Gated off street car parking and a detached garage
  • Sun terraces and extensively landscaped and walled gardens

An exquisite period home on the cusp of Clifton Village.

About this property

  • An historic Grade II listed family home standing within a generous plot and with extensively landscaped gardens with gated off street car parking for a number of vehicles and with the benefit of a double garage. Constructed circa 1812, Wellington House has been extensively renovated during the tenure of the present owners with maximum attention to detail notable within the infrastructure. Notwithstanding, the sumptuous interior has been tastefully decorated, remodelled and retains its integrity. This fine family house offers easy living with excellent connectivity to the garden.
    Wellington House is approached via an impressive porch with central pendant light through to the reception hall and boot room beyond. There is extensive glazing along the Eastern elevation which includes double doors and a casement window and within the boot room plenty of hanging space and cupboards. A herringbone floor extends throughout the principal areas and there is a cloakroom with a comprehensive suite. The drawing room enjoys high ceilings, some detail and a feature fireplace with an ornate surround. There are three, full length doors with wrought iron balustrades and working shutters overlooking the terrace to the side and interconnecting doors through to the kitchen/dining room and orangery. The Orangery has a wonderful vista over the landscaped gardens and there are doors opening either side to the sun terraces. The kitchen/dining room is considered the heart of the home, incorporating a Tom Howley kitchen with a sociable central island and breakfast bar. There are quality work surfaces and a host of integrated Miele appliances and of note a Quooker hot tap and Bora induction hob. The dining area includes doors and working shutters opening onto the sun terrace with a Westerly orientation. Off the kitchen is a well equipped and useful pantry with fitted units and shelving. The lower ground floor provides leisure and home working opportunities in addition to a sizeable laundry room. The impressive cinema room has full surround sound and an office which overlooks the side elevation provides a peaceful home working environment, both rooms have the benefit of sound proofing. There are five first floor bedrooms served by three bathrooms all of which are located off the galleried landing with an ornate lantern light. The primary bedroom includes ceiling detail and a picture window over the garden. There is a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom with a significant walk in twin shower, vanity unit and WC. The guest bedroom is equally well appointed with a dedicated shower room, built in wardrobe and a pair of casement windows. The remaining two bedrooms are well served by an independent shower room.
    Electric gated entry provides plenty of car parking with loose chippings and a detached garage with an electrically operated up and over door. Gardens are extensively landscaped with terraces on three sides capturing the morning, afternoon and evening sun with a raised balustraded sun terrace located directly off the kitchen/dining room, ideal for al fresco dining. A large shaped and level lawn with retaining walls provides plenty of privacy and indeed space.

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A spectacular home of immense character, extensively renovated and enjoying easy living over three floors. This beautiful family home is a must see with private gardens and gated off street car parking, essential for Clifton living.

Richard BrooksProperty agent

Local information

  • Canynge Road is perfectly situated on the cusp of Clifton village and within proximity to the Clifton College and Clifton High School campuses.
  • Clifton Downs provide 400 acres of prime recreational space with meandering walks and trim trails.
  • The Village has a myriad of bars, boutiques and restaurants in addition to supermarkets, a butcher and other outlets suitable for day to day living.
  • Notable landmarks in proximity include the Observatory and Bristol's famous Suspension Bridge and for outdoor pursuits there are tennis clubs, health and leisure clubs and golf courses all in proximity.
  • For the commuter there is good ease of access to Bristol's commercial centre, the motorway networks, M4 and M5 and rail services are available from Bristol Temple Meads to a number of cities nationwide.
  • For international travel there are an extensive schedule of flights available from Bristol Airport.

Additional information

  • Mains gas
  • Mains electricity
  • Mains water
  • Mains drainage
  • EPC Exempt
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: H